Hydrochloric Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H334, H373

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS Classification HEALTH PHYSICAL Serious Eye Damage - Category 1 Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Skin Corrosion - Category 1 B Sensitization, Respiratory - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure) - (Respiratory System) - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure) - (Respiratory System) - Category 2

Hazard pictograms

corrosion, health hazard

Signal word

DANGER Identification (continued)

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns & eye damage May cause allergic or asthmatic symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause damage to organs (respiratory system) if inhaled May cause damage to organs (respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure May be corrosive to metals

Prevention

Do not breathe dusts/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Keep only in original container

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting IF ON SKIN(or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call emergency medical professional or Poison Control Center Specific treatment (See Section 4) If in eyes:Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

Store locked up Store in corrosive resistant container/container with resistant inner liner

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with federal and state regulations

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HEALTH PHYSICAL Serious Eye Damage - Category 1 Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Skin Corrosion - Category 1 B Sensitization, Respiratory - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure) - (Respiratory System) - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure) - (Respiratory System) - Category 2